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"We were so fortunate to work with you."
Dear Victoria, Thank you so much for all your hard work and patience. We are so fortunate to work with you and we appreciate all that you bring to the table. Your much ending gifts – dinner, cutting board and plate over the past 2 weeks were unnecessary but incredible! We love our home and hope to make it our last (at least for the next 10 years!) Thank you again,
Brooke & MattSHORT HILLS, 2007
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Tax Considerations >Beneficial Tax Laws
American tax law offers a significant capital gains tax exemption that allows taxpaying homeowners to unlock home equity and end the spiraling cycle of "investing up." First-time buyers enjoy expanded rules for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) and 401(k) plans, rules that allow penalty-free withdrawals to purchase a home.
Every two years, married sellers of principal residences who file joint federal income tax returns are allowed a $500,000 exclusion ($250,000 for singles) from capital gains tax. For sales that took place after May 6, 2003, the maximum capital gains tax rates for profits above the exclusion dropped from 20% to 15% for higher income taxpayers, and from 10% to 5% for lower income taxpayers.
Homeowners can now consider several new options. People who find themselves at an empty-nester stage (no children at home) in a four or five bedroom home with a large equity have been able to unlock their equity dollars, using the income to help their children buy a first home, take a luxury cruise, remodel the house or purchase a second home for vacation or retirement.
Consult your tax advisor for advice regarding your particular circumstance.
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What famous American monument is also the world's heaviest statue?
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The Statue of Liberty, officially named "Liberty Lighting the World", weighs 54.31 million pounds. |
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